Branch Diary

BRANCH SOCIALS

Cider Tasting at Our Gracie’s, Rochdale Wednesday 21 October 2026 Wednesday 21 October 2026 19:00 Our Gracie's Join Real Cider and Perry Rep Mike Robinson for an exploration of flavours.
Younger Members Social (Bus route 17) Middleton to Rochdale. Saturday 7 November 2026 Harbord Harbord Primarily aimed at our members aged 50 and under, but as usual, a generous welcome is guaranteed to all who consider themselves Young at heart.
Branch Club of The Year (COTY) 2026 Award Presentation Saturday 14 November 2026 Dobcross Band & Social Club Once again we are delighted to make this award to Dobcross Band Club
REVISED DATE - Branch Social by Train to Sheffield Saturday 21 November 2026 We will cross the Pennines to consider some of South Yorkshire’s best!
Branch Social by Public Transport to Sowerby Bridge - Mid-week merryment Wednesday 9 December 2026 Will it be the train, bus or a combination? Oh, the suspense! Our last formal Social before Christmas.
Branch Social -Annual “Drown the Turkey” session. Tuesday 29 December 2026 Our post-Christmas get together is a tradition not to be missed.

Branch Meeting Tuesday 3 November 2026 19:30 Flying Horse Hotel All are welcome. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who might wish to start contributing to the work of the branch.
Committee Meeting Tuesday 17 November 2026 19:30 Venue to be advised.
Branch Meeting Tuesday 1 December 2026 19:30 Flying Horse Hotel They’re as regular as putting the bins out, if a little less frequent. Join us for the latest news.

Back in Black -Tenth Edition - Black Beer Festival 12:00 Thursday 5 – 22:00 Sunday 8 November 2026 Not in our Branch area, but well worth the visit. For those who like the dark side.
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival - The Met, Bury Friday 6 – Saturday 7 November 2026 The Met, Bury Featuring beers from Brewsmith, Brightside, Wakey Wakey and others.
Whitworth Valley Brewing Co Taproom Open Weekend Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November 2026 Whitworth Valley Brewery Taproom Always a treat to cross the border by a few metres into East Lancs Branch to visit these guys.

The 11th Independent Salford Beer Festival 12th - 14th Nov 2026 Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 November 2026 The 11th Independent Salford Beer Festival 12th - 14th Nov 2026